Time: 2025-12-21 by mmojugg Game: Path of Exile 2 Guide Tags: Path of Exile 2 Market
In Path of Exile 2's Fate of the Vaal league, launched December 12, catalysts ignite the economy—essential for juicing jewels amid temple delves. Players agree: attack and elemental mods dominate early builds, spiking demand.
Editor's Note: This MMOJUGG-curated insight distills data into actionable plays. We reviewed extensive data from Poe.ninja's live trackers and forum buzz to pinpoint Weekly standouts.
This table ranks catalysts and Breach Splinters by normalized value (Exalted Orb base). Trading Heat measures hourly volume as Divine Orb equivalent: Very High (700+), High (200-699), Medium (100-199), Low (<100).
Item Name | Value | Trading Heat | Most Popular Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
Reaver Catalyst | 14 Ex | High (335) | 14 Ex - 1 Reaver |
Esh's Catalyst | 7.2 Ex | High (237) | 7.2 Ex - 1 Esh's |
Xoph's Catalyst | 5.2 Ex | Medium (154) | 5.2 Ex - 1 Xoph's |
Tul's Catalyst | 5.0 Ex | Medium (159) | 5.0 Ex - 1 Tul's |
Sibilant Catalyst | 3.1 Ex | Low (59) | 3.1 Ex - 1 Sibilant |
Carapace Catalyst | 2.7 Ex | Low (93) | 2.7 Ex - 1 Carapace |
Chayula's Catalyst | 2.5 Ex | Low (48) | 2.5 Ex - 1 Chayula's |
Uul-Netol's Catalyst | 1.7 Ex | Low (45) | 1.7 Ex - 1 Uul-Netol's |
Flesh Catalyst | 1.5 Ex | Low (51) | 1.5 Ex - 1 Flesh |
Neural Catalyst | 1.5 Ex | Low (54) | 1.5 Ex - 1 Neural |
Skittering Catalyst | 1.1 Ex | Low (12) | 1.1 Ex - 1 Skittering |
Adaptive Catalyst | 1.1 Ex | Low (32) | 1.1 Ex - 1 Adaptive |
Breach Splinter | 0.83 Ex | Very High (795) | 1 Ex - 1.2 Splinters |
Market Insight: Reaver Catalyst leads at 14 Ex, fueled by attack mod demand. Breach Splinters flood trades with Very High heat, signaling a massive breach farming boom in early maps.
Catalysts boost jewel quality (up to 20-50%), targeting specific mod groups on rings, amulets, and belts.
Reaver: Attack mods (e.g., +% attack speed, flat phys)—melee staple.
Esh's: Lightning mods (pen, damage)—elemental storm builds.
Xoph's/Tul's: Fire/Cold mods—DoT and elemental scaling.
Sibilant: Caster mods (spell damage)—mage power.
Carapace/Uul-Netol's: Defence and Physical mods.
MMOJUGG Pro Tip: Stack Esh's Catalyst on lightning amulets for massive boss melt capabilities. Avoid low-tier catalysts like Skittering in Week 1 as their trading volume signals current irrelevance.
Flip Fast: Use high-heat items like Reaver and Breach Splinters for 5-10% margins. Buy low via Chaos listings and sell in Exalted pairs.
Hoard Smart: Stock Tul's and Xoph's catalysts. Elemental meta persists, and while volume is medium now, demand will surge in Weeks 2-3.
Risk Hedge: Temple scaling risks oversupplying Splinters mid-league. Convert your Breach Splinters to catalysts in Week 1 to hold Tier 1 volatile value.
Catalysts add targeted quality (1-50%), amplifying specific mod groups (e.g., Reaver boosts attack speed/dmg by up to 50% extra). Mechanics: Quality % = mod multiplier boost; max 20% base, stackable via recipes. Tip: Use on ilvl 1-68 jewels for full effect—test in Path Builder.
Supply scarcity + build demand. Reaver/Esh's soar on phys/ele ladders; Breach Splinters high from temple drops. Track poe.ninja vol—>200 Div/hr = stable. Pro: Watch Divine/Ex ratio ( ~150:1 now)—Ex inflation pumps apparent values.
Hoard Tier 1 (Reaver+) Week 1-2 for 2x gains; sell low-vol (Skittering) immediately. Logic: Early gearing peaks demand. Sell trigger: Vol doubles or price +50%.
Run Breachstones in temples—high pack density. Alt: 3:1 vendor recipe (rare ring+QoH+Alteration). Expect 5-10/hr mid-maps. Tip: Scarab atlas for 20%+ yield.
Yes for flips—Very High liquidity. But MMOJUGG Pro Tip: Temple scaling risks oversupply; cap at 500, craft stones for catalysts. Value holds ~0.8 Ex through Week 3.
Highly—normalized via core currency trades. Heat (vol) gauges stability: Very High = instant; Low = haggle 10%. Cross-check trade.pathofexile.com for bulk.
Catalysts anchor the Vaal Week 1 economy: Reaver reigns at 14 Ex, while Breach Splinters buzz with volume. Flip high-heat assets and hoard meta risers for maximum profits.
Stay tuned to MMOJUGG for the latest updates. If you're looking to gear up fast, check our item store for Fate of the Vaal Divine Orbs and Exalted Orbs, catalysts, and gears.
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